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June 2021 Summer Issue
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PLEASE HELP CONSERVE
REPLACEMENT OF WATER METERS
OUR WATER
The Borough of Wenonah Department of Public Water Restriction Information
Works will be progressively replacing the existing Submitted by Karen L. Sweeney, Municipal Clerk
water meters. They will be replaced in the order of
those that have stopped functioning properly. The Borough’s Water Restrictions will again be
When you receive a letter from the Utility Office observed in 2021 by an Odd/Even Watering
about scheduling a meter replacement, please schedule - using your house number.
respond as soon as possible by calling 856-468-
5228. Odd house numbers water on odd numbered days,
even numbers on even numbered days
Actual water usage readings are preferred as Watering permitted from 4:00am to 9:00 am and
opposed to an estimated one. If we must estimate, it 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm only.
will be based on the last usage, as per ordinance. Outside watering on the 31st is prohibited.
You may find the Annual Drinking Water Quality Exceptions: adult attended child recreational
Report for the year 2021 here: sprinklers, new sod and newly purchased
https://www.boroughofwenonah.com/images/stories landscaping products.
/PDF/Wenonah2021CCR_1.pdf
Hoses should have an automated shut off device to
avoid constant flow of free-running water.
Every Drop Counts!
Continuous Waste This
Drips Many Gallons
FIRST HALF OF THE 2021 SEWER BILL This Size….. Per Month…
DUE JULY 1
1/16” 14,700 gallons
This is the first year that we are splitting the sewer
bill into two separate payments. The first half of 1/8” 98,700 gallons
the bill, $280.00 will be due on July 1, 2021. The
second half, $280.00 will be due on October 1, 3/16” 222,000 gallons
2021. You will be receiving the bill for the first
half early in June, so, keep an eye out for it. 1/4" 393,800 gallons
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Bulk & Metal Pick Up Reminder
NEW EXTRA TRASH AND EXTRA
RECYCLE RULES Bulk Day is the 3rd Friday of the month. To be
added to the list, you must call the Finance Office
3 extra bags of household waste are the maximum by noon on or before the Thursday before Bulk
amount of extra trash bags allowed to be put out Pick up day. Always place your items at the curb
alongside the Borough Issued Trash Carts. by Thursday evening. Carpets need to be cut into 4
Residents must call the Finance Office at 856-468- foot lengths and rolled up, no heavier than 50 lbs.
5228 no later than noon on the Thursday before each.
trash day. These bags should be extra household
waste, not construction materials. Bags of Metal items such as appliances, exercise
anything other than regular household trash are equipment, bicycles, shelving, etc. can be picked up
reserved for Bulk Pick up on the 3rd Friday of the any day of the week. Please call Public Works
Month. Please call no later than noon on the (856) 468-5300 and leave your address, phone
Thursday before the scheduled Bulk pick up. number and when you are placing the item at the
curb. Do not put metal out for Bulk.
When you have extra cardboard that will not fit in
the recycle cart, please flatten, have it free of any
trash, debris or packing materials and bundle them
with string or tape so they can be picked up quickly.
Signs in the Clear Zone
Submitted by Karen Sweeney
Per Ordinance Code is 56-3 Please keep all signs
out of the clear zone.
What exactly is the clear zone?
The “clear zone” area is defined as that area lying
Do not put plastic shopping bags in your recycle
between the curb and the sidewalk. Where no
cart! They can be recycled at your local grocery
paved portion exists, the “clear zone” is further
store.
defined as a distance of 12 feet from the curb
toward the property line.
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Want free wood chips? Please call Wenonah Public
Works at 468-5300 and leave your name, address
and phone number. Wood chips are not allowed in
the street.
Taxes
Submitted by Kim Jaworski, Tax Collector
Third quarter taxes are due on August 1, 2021.
There may be a grace period extension beyond ten
days. The extended date will be printed on your tax
bill.
Containerized Yard Waste
Containerized Yard Waste Collection is done on the
2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
Yard waste is defined as Small Branches, Shrub
clippings and Garden Vegetation. Do not mix trash
in with your yard waste.
The Borough DOES NOT COLLECT GRASS
BE CAREFUL WRITING CLIPPINGS OR COMPOST MATERIAL. Please
mulch or compost them on your property.
CHECKS FOR PAYMENTS Place Yard Waste at the curb in plastic or paper
Submitted by the Finance Office bags or containers. Bags and containers are returned
to you.
When writing a check for payment to the Borough,
Please write the handwritten portion carefully. The
banks refer to the handwritten portion when applying
payments to your accounts.
Pet Waste Reminder
Submitted by Karen L. Sweeney
Branch Collection Municipal Clerk
Wenonah Pet Owners Please don’t leave your pet’s
Branch collection for chipping is done on the 1st waste on the ground or drop it in a neighbor’s trash,
and 3rd Monday of the month. Please place your recycling or yard waste cart along your walk. Our
branches in the clear zone, before the curb, not in office has received several complaints from
the street. Cut branches in 4 to 6 foot lengths. residents finding an unwelcomed “surprise”. Please
Please do not place branches for chipping in pick up your animal’s waste in a disposable bag
containers. and take it home for disposal in your trash
The disposal of wood remaining from tree removal container.
is the responsibility of the contractor and/or
homeowner.
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HAVE YOU SIGNED UP
TO RECEIVE OUR
EMAIL BLASTS?
Sewer Backups/Backwater
Valve If you would like to receive, via your personal
Submitted by Karen L. Sweeney, Municipal email address, the borough newsletter,
Clerk important information from the borough
concerning police notices, holiday reminders,
As a reminder, please do not flush any kind special events,
of wipes down the toilet! trash service changes, log onto the OFFICIAL
borough website:
As per Ordinance 51-3, any property
connected to the public sewerage system of www.boroughofwenonah.com
the Borough of Wenonah shall have a
backwater valve installed. The complete • On the right hand side of the
ordinance may be viewed online at home page, you will see “JOIN OUR
www.codedsystems.com. EMAIL LIST”
• Fill in the information (name
A properly operating backwater valve and email address) and click on
allows flow to only go in one direction (out), “Subscribe”
preventing wastewater from entering your
home/building during regular sewer
maintenance or accidental sewer system
backups. To find out if you have or need a
backwater valve, check your plumbing plans
or consult with your builder or a
professional plumber. Remember, if sewage
backs up into your home, the cost to repair
damages and clean up the mess will be well
higher than the cost to install a valve. The
Borough of Wenonah cannot be held liable
for damages when a backwater valve has not
been installed by a property owner.
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MANTUA TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
The police department collaborated with Borough officials and together decided to purchase two
solar powered speed signs. These signs are semi-permanent in nature and will hopefully remind
drivers to obey the posted speed limit as they drive through town.
After twenty plus years, the police department recently retired our old firearms. We updated to
the Heckler & Koch VP9, which has a higher capacity but smaller caliber than our previous
sidearm. While we all hope we never have to use them, it is great to know that we have a more
modern firearm so that officers can be as proficient as possible
We would also like to introduce our new Class 1 special police officer, Thomas Cirone. While
he has limited police authority, Class 1 officers are relied upon heavily for various tasks
including parking enforcement, special events, court security, and community service
supervision, just to name a few.
Every Thursday from 3-6 PM we started a program called Straight to Treatment where a person
suffering from addiction, or their loved ones, can come to the station and apply. The application
is easy and there is an advocate on-site that helps to coordinate treatment. Minor outstanding
charges or warrants do not automatically preclude your from entering the program and officers
will do their best to work with you to get you into the program. Help is available, you just need
to ask.
Also don’t forget that we have a host of other services available including house checks when
you go away, added patrols for specific safety concerns, a special needs registry, and a
surveillance camera registry. Please check our website at www.mantuatownship.com/police or
contact our department at mantuapd@mantuatownship.com for additional information or to get
involved.
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We’ll get straight to the point – we love the lake and we want to see YOU there. We want your
friends and family there too. A water trampoline, grills, kayaks, canoes, trails, volleyball, gaga
ball, horse shoes, playground – membership starts at ONLY $35 - there’s no better deal in all of
New Jersey! Plus, purchasing a lake tag is a powerful way to say that you appreciate the lake as
one of the natural resources that makes Wenonah such a beautiful and unique place. We
appreciate your continued support and encourage everyone to invite a friend to join in on this
summer’s fun!
TAG! YOU’RE IT!
Need to get the kids out for a few hours? LAKE TAGS! Time flies down here.
Need the perfect staycation? LAKE TAGS! You don’t need to drive an hour to get your toes
in the sand.
Want to relax in a natural, friendly environment? LAKE TAGS! Many even bring their
favorite book.
Trying to shed some extra COVID weight? LAKE TAGS! Swimming is a full body workout
and costs less than the gym.
Have a friend or neighbor you need to thank? LAKE TAGS! Make great gifts and gestures.
If you’ve ever thought about purchasing a membership, make this your year. If you’ve never
thought about the lake, do yourself a favor and check it out. If you’re new in town, we invite you
to come discover your new favorite hangout spot. If you’ve enjoyed it in the past, come on back!
It’s still tons of fun. Tags can be purchased at Borough Hall or by visiting the lake during
operating hours. https://www.boroughofwenonah.com/wenonah-lake
So what’s stopping you? Go get your tags! See you at the lake!
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Wenonah Historical Society
Submitted by Larry Smith
Upcoming Events House banners and garden flags are in stock in the
Wenonah Historical Society mercantile! The house
In July, the Wenonah Historical Society will again
banner measures 3 feet x 5 feet and costs $60. The
partner with the Wenonah Library to continue the
garden flag measures 12 inches x 20 inches and
unique history of our town through StoryWalk. Our
costs $15. (No
second story will be “The Wenonah Military
stand is included.)
Academy,” which was the hub of activity in the
town during the first half of the 20th century. Many If you would like to
even claim the academy saved Wenonah from being purchase one or
both, please call
Barbara Conway at
856-468-5431.
Historic Plaque
Program
If your house is at
least 90 years old,
please join the more
than 150 other houses in Wenonah with a plaque.
devastated by the Great Depression. Be sure to You can find information on our website at
follow the story from the library to the park! http://www.wenonahhistoricalsociety.org/places.
We are currently planning two traditional events Membership
that had to be cancelled in 2020 because of the We always welcome new members. If you would
pandemic – our meet-and-greet in September and like to learn about and help preserve the fascinating
the cemetery walk in October. Hopefully, we see history of our town, please consider joining the
you in person at both events! Wenonah Historical Society. Just send us an email
Details for the September and October events and at wenonahhistorical@gmail.com.
other 2021 programs will be included in the
Borough’s fall newsletter and posted on our
Facebook group site and website.
Wenonah Flags
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Wenonah Environmental Commission
Submitted by Scott Barnes
Upcoming Event
Independence Day Hike: Sunday, July 4th at 11:00 AM. (This is a change from the printed borough
calendar!) We will meet at the end of South West Ave. and hike about ½ mile on Mantua Creek Trail to Clay
Hill near South Jackson Ave., celebrating the completion of the extensive trail restoration and beautification
efforts at that spot. Rain date July 5th, same time.
Recent Activities
The past few months have seen numerous maintenance and improvement projects
along our six-mile trail system. Together with the Lions Club, the Green Team,
and the Historical Society, we have completely transformed the Mantua Creek
Trail at Clay Hill. Hikers are now able to climb short, sturdy steps made of
recycled railroad ties. New plantings are in place beside the trail. The finishing
touches are now in progress: a retaining wall, two sitting benches, and a historical
sign. To visit this pretty spot, look for location #3 on our Trail Guide, available for
sale at the borough office and library, and for free viewing on the Trail System
page of our website: www.WenonahEnvironmentalCommission.org .
Eagle Scout candidate Zach Solem and his fellow scouts from Wenonah BSA Troop 7050 recently completed
several short boardwalks across muddy areas on the Wenonah Lake Trail. They also cleaned debris from side
streams and installed steps on steep slopes on the Break Back Run and Mantua Creek trails. Zach joins a cadre
of scouts whose untiring efforts have helped us improve and expand our trails going back decades.
The trails around the Comey’s Lake Tea House have had significant attention from the WEC’s Scott Conway
and Bob Bevilacqua. The bridge over Camel’s Back Run is now firmly
anchored to the ground following a flood event last year. A muddy incline
next to the bridge has been replaced with a concrete-and-stone staircase.
Nearby muddy spots have been bridged with wooden puncheons. And finally,
the large stone sitting bench is now resting on new wooden supports.
At our Spring Work Party on March 27th, a small but enthusiastic group of
volunteers wheeled stone and mulch into the woods at several locations to
address wet and flood-prone areas. These simple but effective actions address
nuisance areas, avoiding the effort and expense of installing full-blown
wooden boardwalks.
We continue to match wits against the local beaver population, trying to prevent mature and unique trees next to
our trails from falling victim to their appetites. Our preferred tools are rolls of wire fence as well as paint mixed
with sand. Applying these materials just at the ground level is enough to send the beavers elsewhere – always
near the water – to find the wood they crave. The next time you see a caged or painted tree trunk on our trails,
you’ll know why it is there.
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Shade Tree Commission Assuming covid restrictions will be lifted all
Submitted by Gary Odenbrett meetings start at 7:30 pm at the Jack Sheppard Sr.
Wenonah Community Center
Shade Tree Commission Activity- Summer 2021
Wenonah STC members:
In March STC members planted 40 new tree bare
Gary Odenbrett 468-2627
root trees throughout Wenonah as part of our annual
Colleen Moran 609-605-0119
plan to replace trees lost to age and disease. Tree
Patrick Ream 415-0891
varieties included Kwanzan Cherry, Red Oak,
Larry Bacon 609-932-7960
Autumn Flame Maple, Fall Fiesta Maple,
Dan Cox 229-4274
Dogwoods, Crab Apples and Redbuds. Since 2006
Jeff Craig 938-7116
the STC has planted over 700 trees throughout
Beth Brabston 973-452-3410
Wenonah.
Heidi Congalton 869-0512
The STC welcomes our newest member Jeff Craig Chris Newman 609-254-8563
who has a long history of volunteer work in our
community.
Wenonah Boro received recognition for their 25th
annual designation as a “Tree City USA” from the
Arbor Foundation for our efforts in 2020.
As summer approaches we would ask all
homeowners to avoid the practice of creating a
“volcano” shaped application of mulch to any tree
base. Mulch should always be kept from touching
the trunk. Young trees will need a constant supply
of water (up to five gallons a week) to survive
extreme summer weather.
The Commission meeting dates for the balance of
2021 include: August 3, September 7 and
November 2.
10Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, was
the popular name for the women’s branch of
the United States Naval Reserve, which was
created in 1942. While the concept of women
serving in the uniformed services was
controversial at the time, the idea received the
backing of prominent men and women,
including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Ms. Jenkins was discharged in November,
Sue S. Jenkins, Who Worked on Navy 1945, and returned to Wenonah, where she
Code-Breaking Team During World War married her late husband Robert, who passed
II, to Receive Wenonah Hometown away in 1995. The couple had three sons, three
Legend Award grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
She keeps active with family, friends, and
Sue S. Jenkins, a World War II veteran who neighbors, occasionally speaks to local groups,
worked on secret coding communications for and “has had a good life in Wenonah.”
the U.S. military as a Navy WAVE, will be
honored as Wenonah’s Hometown Legend For more information:
during the town’s Fourth of July festivities.
Carl Hausman, phone 856-371-5455;
The Wenonah Hometown Legend award email mail@carlhausman.com
recognizes a current or former resident who
"inspires legends, instills pride, and serves as a Borough of Wenonah website with calendar of
role model for the people of Wenonah," says events for Fourth of July celebration:
Carl Hausman, who chairs the Hometown http://www.boroughofwenonah.com/
Legend selection committee.
Past Winners of the Hometown Legend
Mrs. Jenkins, who has lived in Wenonah for Award:
more than 90 years, entered the Navy in May,
1943, and completed boot camp at Hunter
College in New York. She was later stationed at 2004 Steven W. Squyres
the Naval Communications Intelligence Center 2005 Paul J. Stankard
in Washington, D.C., where she and thousands 2006 Bradley Caraker
of other women worked on various aspects of 2007 Jack C. Sheppard, Sr.
breaking enemy codes, testing the security of 2008 Robert Shryock
Allied codes, and working with officers on 2009 Donald and Kathryn
mapping and planning ship and troop Ralston
movements and battles in the Pacific. 2010 Marjorie K. Lentz
2011 Lauren Ward Larsen
“We were not allowed to tell anyone of our 2012 Katharyn Nicole (yes, that's
work,” Mrs. Jenkins says. “We were instructed the right spelling of the first
to say we were just secretaries.” name)
2013 Winston Byrd
She recalls that she was “with the best group of 2014 Woody Platt
girls ever,” and that “the Navy treated us 2015 Tim Squyres
great.” 2016 Charles Forsman
2017 Cindy Norris
There were over 10,000 WAVES at her 2018 Renée Bumb
barracks. WAVES, which stood for Women 2019 Bob Bevilacqua
11The next time you visit the library, take a walk
around back to admire their handiwork.
As always, our Storytime continues on Thursday
mornings at 10:00am. Recently we welcomed Mr.
Michael as our new Storytime leader. Make a plan
to join us on Thursdays for stories and crafts.
Wenonah Library News We also continue to offer No-Contact Circulation
Submitted by Anne Zuber for those who prefer that, and we ask that all
returned books be dropped in the book drop.
Wenonah Library News Returned books are quarantined for two days before
being returned to the collection. Masks continue to
We have BIG NEWS here at the Wenonah Library. be required in the library
Our library now offers a host of NEW digital
services. Make sure your library card is renewed The summer is also a perfect time to visit our
and up to date! So much can be done with your StoryWalk. Our newest book is Farmer’s Market
active membership! Day by Shanda Trent. You won’t want to miss it.
Ebsco Discovery Service lets you search all the Museum passes for both The Academy of Natural
resources the library offers in one spot. Sciences and the Museum of the American
Simply type your keyword or topic into the library’s Revolution are available to Wenonah Library
search box and the most relevant results will appear Patrons. A timed ticket is recommended. Contact
for your research. Explore a variety of content from the library for more information. The museums
journals to e-books. With easy filtering options, you update their hours as restrictions are eased in
can narrow your results to the type of content, Philadelphia. Special thanks to the Woman’s Club
publication, date (and more) to find exactly the of Wenonah for providing the Academy of Natural
information resources you need. Sciences Museum pass.
Are you interested in digital content? Hoopla is a Finally, we are happy to report that we WILL have
groundbreaking digital media service offered by a Summer Reading Program this year! This year’s
Wenonah Library that allows you to borrow movies, theme is Tales & Tails. Keep your eye out for more
music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows information and program dates coming soon!
to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and
even your TV! Titles can be streamed immediately Remember to check out our Facebook and
or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline Instagram pages for up to the minute news and
enjoyment later. resources to make you smile.
Looking for even more e-books and audiobooks?
Libby offers thousands of ebooks and audiobooks
that you can borrow instantly for free with your
Wenonah Library card and the Libby app.
In other news, our semi-annual used book sale was
a huge success. Thanks to the Woman's Club,
Friends of the Library, & Boy Scout Troop #50 for
all your help to make this a great event!
Special thanks also go to David Kreck and the
Gloucester County Master Gardeners who
refurbished our rain garden with new perennials.
12The Woman’s Club of
Wenonah
And We’re Off!
The Woman’s Club hit the ground running this
spring with a record-breaking start to our Wenonah Foundation, to whom we have now contributed over
Farmer’s Market season. In all, 1255 people $5,000. Thanks to all who shopped and helped!
visited the market on Opening Day on May 6th,
And the Winner Is…?
enjoying live music while shopping for locally
Each year, the Woman’s Club selects a high school
made and grown foods, beverages and artisanal
senior to receive our college scholarship award in
products from more than 65 vendors. Three food
the amount of $1,000, to be used for college
trucks provided an easy dinner for busy shoppers.
expenses. We are excited to announce the lucky
The Market will be open every Thursday from 4 to
winner at Gateway’s graduation!
7 through Labor Day. A list of weekly vendors can
be found at www.womansclubofwenonah.org Come Growing Strong
see what the buzz is all about! The Woman’s Club is proud of the way we have not
only survived but flourished during challenging
Clear Connections: Free Wifi in the Park!
times, and we are pleased to report that we are now
Whether you are shopping at the market, meeting a
93 members strong—very close to our goal of 100
friend, hanging out with your dog, or just passing
members by our 100th birthday in 2022! We were so
through on your daily walk, you can soon enjoy free
happy to see many of our members at our annual
internet access in Wenonah Park! The Woman’s
dinner on May 10th, and look forward to seeing
Club is pleased to be partnering with Home & Heart
everyone more often as Covid restrictions continue
Realty to provide this community service, so that
to ease.
using our park is even more convenient and
enjoyable for residents and visitors. Not yet a member? Help us meet our goal by
joining now! For more information, visit
Another Successful Yard Sale Day
www.womansclubofwenonah.org
As is our tradition, we ran a plant sale and a yard
sale on Wenonah’s borough-wide yard sale day, and As a member, you will enjoy our annual summer
also helped staff the book sale at the Wenonah porch party and our monthly meetings, which we
Library. Our plant sale featured overflowing hope to resume in person in September. Best of all,
flowering baskets and garden flats from Wenonah you will meet other smart, interesting women who
Greenhouse, which everyone raved about. Our know how to make things happen. Join us!
yard sale raised $1,500 for the Make-A-Wish
13R2V2 Team Assists Residents in Need! Annual Free Coffee & Pastry Day
Older & disabled residents, single parents, Always held during Wenonah’s
and veterans, military, boroughwide Yard Sale, Post 192 again
and their families in enjoyed dispensing free coffee, pastries, and
need of short-term labor conversation!
assistance can call in the
R2V2 Team! The
R2V2 Team has
shoveled snow, raked leaves, cleaned
gutters, cut up and removed downed trees,
repaired trails in the
conservation area,
dewatered basements,
and even replaced a Catherine Lombardo & Zach Solem to
sump pump over the Receive Post 192 Scholarships!
last couple years. The Caherine Lombardo, daughter of Tommy
R2V2 Team can be assembled in fairly & Beth Lombardo, and Zach Solem, son
short order to tackle work that can be of Ken & Kristen Solem, will each receive
accomplished in a morning or afternoon. $500 through their respective colleges.
Email us at Fundraising Helps Us Help Others
WenonahNJPost192@gmail.com or for
faster service, leave a message at 856-464-
0428.
Taylor Pomilio & Kevin Meeks Selected as
Delegates to Girls State & Boys State!
Congratlations to Taylor Pomilio and Honor Guard Practicing Rifle Salutes
Andrew Meeks, both Juniors at Gateway
High School,
on their
selection to
NJ Girls State
and NJ Boys Join Us for the July 4th Beer Garden!
State Join us & the Wenonah Fire Company for
respectively! our Beer Garden in Wenonah
. Taylor, the Park on July 3rd to celebrate
daughter of Christopher Pomilio & Independence Day. We’ll
Nichole Albeser and stepdaughter of Kelly also dedicate the new
Pomilio, enjoys all things musical at monuments at Veterans
Gateway among her many activities. Corner.
Andrew, son of Kevin & Alice Meeks and
great grandson of Mary-Alyce & Harry
Schroeder, is in the Wenonah Fire
Company, Mantua Explorers, and Boy
Scouts among his many activities. John Forren,
Wenonah Post 192
14The Wenonah Lions Club is proud to announce that all systems are go for the annual Fourth of
July Parade.
While the rules and regulations that will affect us are still evolving, and there may be some limits
on the scale of certain events and some social distancing may be mandated, we are planning the
full array of the traditional events that have made the Fourth so memorable. Because the Fourth
falls on a Sunday, the parade will be on Saturday, July 3 – along with pie eating contests, sack
races, presentations in the park, and more. At the time this issue of the newsletter went to press,
we were also scheduling our traditional softball tournament and fun run; stay tuned for more on
time and dates.
You can keep up-to-the-minute on our plans by visiting our Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/wenonahlions/
We will be updating the page regularly so please keep checking in.
Also, look for our annual print newsletter, coming soon to your front porch, which will include
more details and information on how you can help us make this a truly spectacular return for
Wenonah’s Fourth of July Celebration.
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